We booked this property a few months ago and a less than favourable review appeared between the booking and the holiday, mainly concerned around cleanliness. We contacted the owner prior to travel who asked us to contact him should we have any concerns upon our arrival. Suffice to say we had no such need. The cleanliness was fine. This house is spacious and very well equipped with all devices working properly. On the ground floor are two bedrooms, a twin or double on request and bunks. The ...

We booked this property a few months ago and a less than favourable review appeared between the booking and the holiday, mainly concerned around cleanliness. We contacted the owner prior to travel who asked us to contact him should we have any concerns upon our arrival. Suffice to say we had no such need. The cleanliness was fine. This house is spacious and very well equipped with all devices working properly. On the ground floor are two bedrooms, a twin or double on request and bunks. The rooms are separated by a "Jack and Jill" bathroom with bath and shower over and WC. On the first floor is the kitchen, main lounge diner, utility room with WC and conservatory. The lounge has a Smart HD TV with Freesat and DVD player. Stable WiFi connection available. An electric fire is capable of warming the area on a cold evening. On the second floor is a large double bedroom, shower room and mezzanine with settee. Beds and bedding were clean and comfortable. Washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher were all put to good use. Gas Central Heating was not tested but seemed fine. Some parts of the house were a little "tired" such as condensation in the double glazed units and wobbly bits in the kitchen area, but none of these affected the enjoyment of our holiday. A relatively late arrival time of 4 pm is requested with a more normal departure time of 10 am. Parking is available for two cars in designated places. An enclosed garden and decking area is accessible from the conservatory on the first floor (being a sloping site). The garden is basically maintained and has a rotary dryer. The property is on a complex adjacent to a farm in a very rural setting and therefore some insects and spiders have to be expected, but none more than usual. All in all a very good property at what we thought was good value.

Boarbank Farm's location is beautiful. The views from the garden and the front of the property are spectacular. The location is extremely quiet and peaceful so we all slept very well.

- Mrs Bulman, December 2015

“Lovely location”

Very comfortable and unusual barn conversion. Well equipped kitchen but window lock broken which could be an issue if children stay as the window as a window seat below it. Some issues with the dishwasher not emptying fully. Very spacious living acomodation and the conservatory gives access to a good sized garden. Garden is pretty secure if you have dogs. Lovely quiet location. The pheasant inn in allithwaite is worth a visit. Great food and friendly staff. Overall a great place to stay within reach of Windermere and Coniston.

- smart_mum, October 2015

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“cosy, well-equipped, comfortable and clean.”

Could not fault our stay at Boarbank farm. We had everything we needed for a fantastic winter break in the Lake District.
The 3 story barn conversion was spacious and comfortable. We especially loved watching the stars through the skylight in the upstairs bedroom.
The kitchen was well equipped, enabling us to enjoy hearty meals at minimum cost, and snuggling infront of the most realitic coal-effect electric fire was simply pleasurable, with the wind blowing outside ( and no mess).
We highly recommend this accommodation.

- Max_PowerShropshire, January 2015

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“Excellent stay and comfortable cottage”

Lovely cottage in a beautiful spot. Very comfortable, clean and quiet. Perfect place to stay to explore the lakes and would definitely stay again.

Features

The property

A delightful barn conversion, set in pretty countryside, within reach of the small village of Allithwaite in the heart of the Lake District Peninsula.

This lovely cottage is also close to the village of Cartmel and the elegant coastal town of Grange-over-Sands.

This comfortable Allithwaite cottage is full of character and charm, with a stunning sitting room with feature wall and floor-to-ceiling windows, leading into a conservatory.

On the first floor at this Allithwaite cottage is a large, light king-size double bedroom, as well as a modern shower room, and a mezzanine sitting area, which is situated between the bedroom and shower room.

This cosy Allithwaite cottage is an ideal base for exploring the south lakes, with easy access to Lake Windermere at Lakeside, just 15 minutes' drive away, where you can embark on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway to travel up to the Aquarium of the Lakes and even catch the Windermere Steamer and continue on to the bustling towns of Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside.

The ancient priory village of Cartmel is one mile away and has some lovely shops and cafes, including the Cartmel Village Shop, home to the delicious sticky toffee pudding, and Allithwaite itself offers a general store and a pub serving food.

This wonderful Allithwaite cottage is a great base at any time of the year.

Note: The twin bedroom's en-suite can also be accessed via the bunk bedroom

Note: Check-in 4pm.

About the location

ALLITHWAITE

Cartmel 2 miles; Grange-over-Sands 2 miles.

The lovely village of Allithwaite is idyllically located on the western edge of the Cartmel Peninsula, at the edges of the Lake District and Morecambe Bay. Described as being “set like a jewel in a cloak of green”, this village provides a shop, Post Office and a local pub serving food. The historic village of Cartmel, renowned as the prettiest in the Lake District, is just 2 miles away, and boasts charming streamside walks, quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, traditional pubs and the acclaimed Michelin Star-awarded L'Enclume restaurant. It is also home to the famous priory and racecourse. The picturesque Edwardian seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands is also within 2 miles and features a traffic-free promenade, delightful ornamental gardens, a choice of golf courses and excellent birdwatching opportunities. A superb base from which to enjoy this magical area.